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Nigeria: Fuel subsidy removal freed resources for national development – FG
Zawya
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The Federal government says that the removal of subsidy by the President Bola Tinubu administration has freed up national resources for infrastructure, education, healthcare and job creation. The Minister for Information and National Orientation,...
Is Nigeria’s online pre-registration reflection of voters' enthusiasm?
CNBC Africa
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August 29, 2025
A recent surge in Nigeria's voter pre-registration numbers has rekindled discussions about electoral readiness and citizens' enthusiasm as the country gears up for its 2027 elections. Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has...
Brazil is set to collaborate on a space deal with Nigeria involving earth monitoring systems
Business Insider Africa
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August 29, 2025
The agreement was signed in Brasília by Nigeria's Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, and Brazil's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Luciana Santos. The event was attended by Nigerian...
Aephaniel Owusu-Agyemang: What Ghana’s gas-for-power barter with Nigeria could mean for the economy
MyJoyOnline
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August 29, 2025
Ghana’s Energy Ministry has recently hinted at an arrangement where Nigeria would supply natural gas to Ghana, which Ghana would then use to generate electricity. Instead of paying for the gas in cash, Ghana would export some of the electricity...
Nigeria News51 minutes ago Report Ranking Kaduna Among States With Highest Cases Of Kidnapping Mischievous – Govt Fumes The Kaduna State Government has rejected a recent report ranking the state among those with the highest cases of kidnapping in…
Naija News
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August 29, 2025
The Kaduna State Government has rejected a recent report ranking the state among those with the highest cases of kidnapping in Nigeria, describing it as ‘false, mischievous and irresponsible.’ The government insisted that security has improved...
OAUSTECH Don reveals why Nigeria loses over $750bn food annually
Alexa.ng
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August 29, 2025
In a striking declaration, Prof. Foluso Olutope Adetuyi, a leading food biochemist at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), has urged Nigerian governments and stakeholders to make substantial investments in food storage...
NANPF hails Tinubu on Nigeria-Brazil aviation deal
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 29, 2025
The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF), on Friday, commended President Bola Tinubu for signing a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil, describing the deal as a potential game-changer for Nigerian sports....
Nigeria’s Leadership Champions Risk Management as a Cultural Imperative for Economic Resilience
Alexa.ng
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In a powerful call to action, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Finance Wale Edun, and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso have joined forces with Kevin Ugwuoke, President of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of...
Nigerian Equities Market Closes Lower Amid Profit-Taking, Posts Weekly Loss
Alexa.ng
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The Nigerian equities market ended the trading session on Thursday, August 28, 2025, with a notable decline, shedding 0.49 percent as investors engaged in widespread profit-taking across multiple sectors. This downturn dragged the market’s weekly...
Legal practitioners alerted on rising cases of women abuse in Nigeria
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 29, 2025
Perturbed by rising cases of rape, incest, teenage pregnancies and maternal mortality, legal practitioners and advocates have called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s legal system on sexual and reproductive health rights to curb the trend. This was...
Nigerian households turn to alternative energy, NISER finds
The Sun Nigeria
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August 29, 2025
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Recent research conducted by experts in the energy and power sector has revealed a shift from grid electricity to solar energy by most households in the country. Reports presented by experts at a recent conference...
Andray Finance redefines loan access for Nigeria’s underserved
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 29, 2025
In a country where access to credit has long been a barrier to economic mobility, Andray Finance Limited is rewriting the rules. Founded in 2022 and headquartered at Cardinal Place, Victoria Island, Oniru, Lagos, the digital-first financial...
Why Nigeria must activate co-production and cultural exchange pacts it signed with Brazil – Olumuyiwa Ojo
Business Hallmark
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August 29, 2025
In the dynamic world of film and television production, talented individuals with the passion for storytelling and a knack for innovation are shaping the industry. Olumuyiwa Johnson Ojo, a seasoned professional with over 15 years experience, is...
Nigeria News47 minutes ago Tinubu Gives Reasons For His Foreign Trips President Bola Tinubu has explained that his foreign trips are designed to restore Nigeria’s pride and dignity on the global stage while securing opportunities that will...
Naija News
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August 29, 2025
Naija News reports that the President stated this in a post on his official 𝕏 handle on Thursday, shortly after returning from diplomatic visits to Japan and Brazil. Tinubu expressed satisfaction with what he described as “productive engagements”...
The Problem with Nigeria
Modern Ghana
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Is President Bola Tinubu the cause of Nigeria’s problem? Some time ago, I wrote that I did not endorse Tinubu because he will reduce the misery index of Nigeria. I did not endorse him because he will stop corruption and other ills that plague the...
Nigeria’s Yinka Babalola emerges Rotary International President-elect
Premium Times
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August 29, 2025
Rotary International has announced Nigerian Rotarian Yinka Babalola as its President-elect for the 2026/2027 Rotary year. Mr Babalola’s emergence marks a historic milestone, making him only the second African and the second Nigerian to lead the...
NCC firms up framework to safeguard Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure
Technext
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August 29, 2025
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that it is developing a cybersecurity framework that will secure digital infrastructure and enhance online safety for consumers in the Nigerian communications industry. The framework, with...
Shettima: FG Ready To Unlock Nigeria’s Geo-heritage Sites Potential Through Collaboration
This Day
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August 29, 2025
Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice-President Kashim Shettima has affirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu towards unlocking the socio-economic potentials of Nigeria’s geo-heritage sites. To achieve this, he stressed that the...
Spiro makes strategic push into Nigeria’s Electric Motorcycle Market
Nairametrics
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August 29, 2025
Spiro’s strategic push into Nigeria’s electric motorcycle market represents a significant milestone not just for the country but for the global transition toward sustainable and inclusive mobility. In a world grappling with climate change, energy...
Mitsumi Distribution Accelerates Nigeria's Digital Transformation Journey at GITEX Nigeria 2025
Pulse
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August 29, 2025
Leading technology distributor showcases cutting-edge AI, cybersecurity, and telecommunications while expanding strategic partnerships across West Africa.Mitsumi Distribution, a premier technology distributor specializing in IT, telco, artificial...